Cat Number: PIPB-0115

HEPES

CAS Number

7365-45-9

Synonyms

2-(4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl)ethanesulfonic acid
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid
2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid

Description

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid is a zwitterionic biological buffer used in cell culture to maintain physiological pH. It is less affected by changes in carbon dioxide concentrations than bicarbonate buffers.

Molecular Weight

238.31

Molecular Formula

C8H18N2O4S

EINECS

230-907-9

SMILES

C1CN(CCN1CCO)CCS(=O)(=O)O

Appearance

White powder

Standard

Biological Level